Patient resourcesEverything you need for a smooth visit.
We want you to feel informed and comfortable at every step, from preparing for your exam to understanding your insurance and getting your results.
Your visit
What to expect, start to finish
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Before
Book your exam online or by phone, complete your forms and review the preparation for your exam type. Tell us about implants, allergies, kidney problems or pregnancy.
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Arrival
Plan to arrive about 15 minutes early to check in. We will confirm your information and complete any safety screening.
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Your exam
Your technologist explains each step and stays in contact with you throughout. Exams take from a few minutes to about an hour.
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Results
A board-certified radiologist reads your images and sends a report to your doctor, typically within 24–48 hours.
Checklist
What to bring
- The order (referral) from your doctor
- A photo ID
- Your insurance card
- A list of your medicines and allergies
- Any prior imaging of the same area taken elsewhere
- Completed patient forms, if you filled them out at home
Insurance and billing
We bill your insurance for your exam. Many plans require prior authorization for MRI and CT, which your doctor’s office usually requests. Your plan may apply a copay, coinsurance or deductible.
Call us at (240) 499-2863 and we will confirm your coverage before your visit.
See accepted plansPreparation
How to prepare, by exam
Your appointment confirmation includes exact instructions. Start here for the basics.
3T wide-bore MRI
Pacemakers, defibrillators, cochlear implants, nerve stimulators, aneurysm clips, insulin pumps and any metal fragments. Many devices are MRI-safe or MRI-conditional, but we need to check before your scan.
How to prepareLow-dose CT
If your CT uses contrast, you may be asked not to eat for a few hours beforehand. Follow the instructions we give you when you book.
How to prepareHigh-resolution ultrasound
You will usually be asked not to eat for several hours beforehand so the gallbladder and other organs are easy to see.
How to prepareDigital X-ray
Most X-rays need no preparation. Eat, drink and take your medicines as usual.
How to prepareAfter your exam
Getting your results
A board-certified radiologist interprets your images and sends a detailed report to the doctor who ordered your exam, typically within 24–48 hours. Your doctor will review the results with you and talk about next steps.
You can also view your results in our secure patient portal.
Ready when you are.
Book your exam online in a few minutes, or call and talk with a real person at (240) 499-2863. Same-day or next-day appointments are often available.